Does Anyone Perform GFX Nerve Ablation (Glabellar Furrow Relaxation)?

I am interested in GFX Nerve Ablation (Glabellar Furrow Relaxation), but when I do a search on the web, I can't find any recent articles on it or any doctors that perform it anywhere in the U.S., let alone Colorado, where I live. GFX seems like a no-brainer to me over Botox for my "angry lines". I have a sneaking suspicion that no one wants to promote its use because it would hurt the Botox industry. Please help me find a board-certified practioner who will help me.

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Gfx vs botox

GFX was a procedure that invasively introduced a needle-like electrode that would deliver energy to the nerve that stimulated muscular contraction of the glabellar region of the forehead that causes the "11" or vertical frown creaes between the eyebrows. It required a number of cases before a provider would become technically good at delivering consistent results. There were certainly risks of the procedure and the results were not long term so it would have to be repeated. The procedure... more

Does Anyone Perform GFX Nerve Ablation

GFX had some issues with nerve regeneration after the treatment and IMHO has not proven to be the Botox replacement treatment...this is why you can't find it available. Botox and Dysport remain the best method of softening unwanted lines and wrinkles although some other technologies are currently under development.

GFX Nerve Ablation

GFX nerve ablation is still being studied for cosmetic uses in the U.S. and isn't approved by the FDA for use yet. You have to remember that nerve ablation will destroy the nerves permanently, so this may not be a great alternative for Botox because there won't be a counter to it. It won't go away in a few months like Botox does, so this is a permanent thing. As our bodies change and develop over the years having nerves that were permanently destroyed in your younger years may not look all... more